Lady Baller Insider Elite 48

Mint Hill, NC- Rocky River H.S. Hosted the 3
rd annual LBI Elite 48. NYGHoops Report was on hand to cover the event. This write up will focus on top middle schooler’s that attended the event form North and South Carolina.

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Ashlyn Watkins 6’02 (F) Columbia, SC 2022

Watson may have been the best college prospect at the event regardless of class. From the last few times I saw her at EGB Jr AA, Blue Star 30, & Summer Slam; She has made major strides in her offensive game, not yet a finished product but super scary. The Smooth athlete ran the floor well also has the size, agility and natural feel for the game. Playing in her age group defensively she was dominant and displayed shot blocking ability, she played with her head up and from the week side.

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Keona Curtis 6’01 Grovetown, NC 2024

Curtis is merely scratching the surface, as one of the youngest prospects at the event. She was still able to hold her own verses the older junior high players. Showed the ability to elevate off rebounds, finished around the rim. Played some facing of the rim ( 8-12 feet from the rim) and was not afraid to mix it up in the paint some.

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Zoey Ward 5’09 (G) Gastonia NC 2022

One of the breakouts of the camp, she was efficient. Although she did not start off with fire she worked her way through it. The medium built prospect found ways to score. She mostly operated off the bounce and got to the line a ton in 5 on 5, I did not get to see her shoot it at all from the perimeter.

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Reese Wilson 5’04 (PG) Charlottes, NC 2024

The more I watch Wilson the more impressed I become. More of a fundamentally sound type guard than a super athletic ball handling wizard. But even at her young age she had a calming presence about her on the court. The deceptive ball handler played smart and within herself. Wilson showed the ability to play both on and off the ball.

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Zakiyah Moss 5’05 (PG) Fountain INN, NC 2022

Long athletic build guard was impressive in 5 on 5 play. Smooth off the bounce and seemed to always be a step ahead of the defender. Listed as a PG she seemed more of a combo.

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Trinity Moreland 6’00 (F) Mt Ulla, NC 2022

Thick built post, used both hands finishing around the rim. Scored efficiently did a good job rebounding on both ends. Was very involved on defensive end, anchoring her defensive unit in five on five play, rebounding, shot blocking and providing some physicality.